The City of Dublin marked the official start of the 2017 holiday season by hosting its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 30, from 5 – 7 p.m. This year, the event returned to Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Parkway.

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History of Dublin’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

The City’s history of lighting a Christmas tree has evolved over the past 30+ years, from the Dublin Women’s Club Tree Lighting Ceremony that began years ago in Historic Dublin.

Early 1990s: Tree lighting ceremony moves from Historic Dublin to City Hall and incorporates local entertainment and photos with Santa

1997: Ceremony moves to Coffman Park near the Dublin Community Recreation Center

2000: Event is renamed Holly Days and moves within Coffman Park near the pavilion as a result of the DCRC Phase II expansion

2004: Ceremony moves back to Historic Dublin on an empty lot at the northwest corner of Bridge and High Streets

2008: Event moves to Dublin City School property at 62 W. Bridge St. using an established tree

2012: The tree in front of 62 W. Bridge St. is destroyed in the derecho. To replace it, a tree is planted in front of Indian Run Elementary School specifically for the tree lighting event.

2017: Tree lighting moves back to Coffman Park due to declining health of tree and parking issues